Scraps or batter bits or crispies are pieces of deep-fried batter left over in the fryer as a by-product of frying fish, and are served as an accompaniment to chips. [1] They are traditionally served free of charge with chips by some fish and chip shops in the United Kingdom, [2] although some places charge for the scraps. [2] [3]
Terminology varies by region. In some parts of the north of England, they are referred to as scratchings or bits [4] or dubs;[ citation needed] in the West Country they are known as gribbles. [5]
Scraps or batter bits or crispies are pieces of deep-fried batter left over in the fryer as a by-product of frying fish, and are served as an accompaniment to chips. [1] They are traditionally served free of charge with chips by some fish and chip shops in the United Kingdom, [2] although some places charge for the scraps. [2] [3]
Terminology varies by region. In some parts of the north of England, they are referred to as scratchings or bits [4] or dubs;[ citation needed] in the West Country they are known as gribbles. [5]